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What was the initial reaction of the men who saw the women playing football in the munition factories?
What was the initial reaction of the men who saw the women playing football in the munition factories?
- They immediately joined in and started playing with the women
- They ignored the women and continued with their work
- They laughed, joked, and mocked the women (correct)
- They were impressed and supportive of the women
What was the outcome of the first women's football match at Deepdale?
What was the outcome of the first women's football match at Deepdale?
- They lost the game and received negative feedback from the crowd
- The match ended in a draw and raised minimal funds
- They lost the game 4-0 but raised £600 for the war effort (correct)
- They won the game and became local celebrities
What led to the growth of women's football by the time the Great War concluded?
What led to the growth of women's football by the time the Great War concluded?
- Increased funding from the government for women's sports
- A sudden decrease in attendance at men's football matches
- The decision to ban men's football leagues from certain grounds
- Positive reception from fans and media, leading to further fixtures and appearance of women's teams everywhere (correct)
What event coincided with the rise of women's football by 1920?
What event coincided with the rise of women's football by 1920?
Why did Sarah Blythe express frustration in her letter?
Why did Sarah Blythe express frustration in her letter?
During which event did the men on the frontline exchange cigarettes and play football?
During which event did the men on the frontline exchange cigarettes and play football?
What was the atmosphere like at the FA Cup Final in 1915?
What was the atmosphere like at the FA Cup Final in 1915?
What happened to hundreds of players, managers, and referees a few months after the FA Cup Final in 1915?
What happened to hundreds of players, managers, and referees a few months after the FA Cup Final in 1915?
What continued for at least a year at home during wartime?
What continued for at least a year at home during wartime?
What did the writer express dismay about in the letter to the Football Association?
What did the writer express dismay about in the letter to the Football Association?
