Levi Strauss and the Invention of Denim Pants
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What did Levi Strauss bring to the mine originally?

  • Roofing materials
  • Steel beams
  • Thick canvas cloth (correct)
  • Tents

    • Why did the miners need pants made by Levi Strauss?

  • To protect themselves from rain
  • To keep themselves warm
  • To have sturdy pockets for their tools
  • To endure tough work conditions (correct)

    • What did the denims made by Levi Strauss eventually become known as?

  • Bedding material
  • Work clothes (correct)
  • Tents
  • Curtains

    • What misconception did some employees have regarding the denim gifted by Lirag Textile Mills?

    <p>That they were formal wear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How have people's perceptions of denims changed over the years according to the text?

    <p>They are now seen as lower-class attire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the community find surprising about the Jesuit priest in Marikina?

    <p>He blessed a house, car, or the dead while wearing denim pants.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What symbolism did denim pants take on in Western youth culture during the 1960s?

    <p>Becoming a symbol of rebellion against rapid industrialization post-World War II.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is noted in the text as having been photographed wearing denim pants?

    <p>Susan Ford of the United States.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is described as a common scenario where denim pants are worn in Filipino society?

    <p>Worn by a diverse range of people and for various occasions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are denim pants described in terms of their versatility in the text?

    <p>They can be worn for a variety of purposes such as home wear, work wear, and outings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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