Pants with history

Who immigrated to New York in 1848 and later became associated with blue jeans?

• Jacob Davis

• Levi Strauss

• Thomas Edison

• Henry Ford

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What was discovered in California that led Levi Strauss to see a business opportunity?

• Oil

• Gold

• Silver

• Coal

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Who was the tailor that began making "waist-high overalls" from cotton duck fabric?

• Levi Strauss

• Jacob Davis

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Graham Bell

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What was Levi Strauss's original name?

• Levi Smith

• Loeb Strauss

• Levi Johnson

• Loeb Davis

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What did Jacob Davis make from cotton duck fabric?

• Shirts

• Waist-high overalls

• Hats

• Shoes

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What was the profession of Jacob Davis?

• Carpenter

• Tailor

• Blacksmith

• Farmer

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What did Jacob Davis offer to Levi Strauss in exchange for help with mass marketing?

• Money

• Fabric

• Rights to the riveting process

• Gold

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What significant event happened on May 20, 1873, related to Levi Strauss & Co.?

• The first pair of jeans was sold.

• The patent for riveted jeans was granted.

• Levi Strauss was born.

• The first Levi's store opened.

What is considered the official birthday of blue jeans?

• The day Levi Strauss was born.

• The day the first Levi's store opened.

• The day the patent for riveted jeans was granted.

• The day Levi Strauss moved to San Francisco.

What was the purpose of the advertisement from about 1874?

• To promote Levi's shirts

• To advertise Levi's jeans

• To sell Levi's hats

• To introduce Levi's jackets

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