Levi Strauss: Company Founders (History Maker Bios)

True or False? Levi Strauss struck it rich in the California gold rush.

False! He went to California, but he didn't search for gold. He made his fortune selling pants to the gold miners.

• He was born in Buttenheim, Bavaria.
• He ran a wholesale business with his brothers-in-law.
• He donated money to orphanages and charities.

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