The development of sport in the early nineteenth century tended toward select one: a. it was generally agreed that playful recreations in the early 1800's tended toward games and less competitive activities, while the concept of competitive sport as we know it today became more prevalent during the late 1800's b. sports for girls became very popular in the early 1800's but declined after the civil war c. soccer was brought to america by german mercenaries who fought for the north d. all of the above e. none of the above.