Levi's Business
Invention
100
Name at least two things that Levi Strauss imported in his first business (in San Francisco).
He imported dry goods, clothing, handkerchiefs, underwear, umbrellas and fabric.
100
Why did people that had jobs that were mainly physical labor like jeans? In other words, why was the jean something laborers needed?
Because jeans were very durable and strong. They did not break easily.
200
Where did Levi Strauss move to start his own business when he left New York?
San Francisco.
200
Who was the man that created the "blueprints" for the jean pants? Hint: Not Levi Strauss.
Jacob Davis!!!!!
300
Who joined Levi's San Francisco trading company, that made the name be changed from "Levi Strauss" to "Levi Strauss & Co."?
Levi Strauss' brother in law joined the business.
300
Because of the California Gold Rush, in what job did people need jeans the most in California?
Miners.
400
What was the name of the man who sent Levi a letter about patenting his new jean idea?
The man's name was Jacob Davis.
400
What was the first color of jeans?
Blueeeee!!!!!
500
What was the reason Levi decided to move to San Francisco to open his business? Hint: Think about what was happening in California at that time.
Levi decided to move to San Francisco because at the time the California Gold Rush was happening so he thought he would be able to make money there.
500
Bonus worth double points(1000): What is the story about how they proved if jeans were really that strong?
The story is that they used to horses pulling in opposite ways to prove that the jeans were strong and durable. Turns out they did not rip in half.
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