History of South America

What hardship did Levi Strauss have when he came to America?

Levi Strauss did not face any significant hardship when he came to America. He arrived in New York City in 1853 at age 18, joining his two older brothers who had established a successful dry goods business there. Levi initially worked in the family business but soon ventured out west to San Francisco, where he saw an opportunity in providing sturdy workwear to the miners during the Gold Rush.