People liked to have tea parties, picnics, and going to the parlor for social activities. Kids enjoyed several games, some of which are still played today. Americans and English is a very old game and very simple too. Two captains pick players one at a time until there are two even teams. A line is made on the ground.
All players hold onto each other.
The object of the game is to pull the other team completely over the line. Another game, baseball evolved from the English game of rounders. The first team was called the New York Knickerbockers. They were organized in 1845. Baseball is still popular today with children and adults.