What of the following factors did not help Geneva watchmakers ultimately gain dominant status from the British in the industry in the 19ᵗʰ century?
A)Wars drained the British economy drying up local demand for the watches
B)The Swiss gained access to crucible steel outside of Britain
C)The Swiss outsourced labor to the United States at labor costs well below those in England
D)Desperate British watchmakers uncased movements and parts, helping the Swiss match British quality
E)The Swiss tailored their watches to consumer tastes

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Outsourcing labor to the United States is not a factor that helped Geneva watchmakers gain dominant status over the British in the industry in the 19th century. The other factors mentioned - wars draining the British economy, access to crucible steel, uncased movements and parts, and tailoring watches to consumer tastes - all played a role in the Swiss watch industry's rise.

What of the Following Factors Did Not Help Geneva Watchmakers