What of the Following Factors Did Not Help Geneva Watchmakers

question 3

Multiple Choice

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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