Levi Strauss Text Evidence Flashcard

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Levi Strauss was generous because...

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He gave away a lot of his fortune.

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Levi Strauss's family moved to NYC because:

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Their father died and Levi's brothers already lived in NYC.

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Levi's age when his father died?

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16

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Levi learned to run a business by working for his brothers in their store.

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He worked for his brothers in their store.

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Why did Levi move to California?

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To open a store for goldminers.

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Levi's San Francisco store sold:

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sewing supplies, clothing, bedding, and tools

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What is a tailor?

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someone who sews and makes clothing

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Why did Jacob Davis partner with Levi Strauss?

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He lacked funds to buy a patent.

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Strauss's work pants were first made of?

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canvas

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Why were the jeans dyed blue?

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Blue hides stains.