Which of the following is the least likely factor contributing to early British dominance in the watchmaking industry?
A)Watchmakers employed laborers in the British countryside at a considerably lower wage than laborers in London would demand
B)British watches were priced lower than other makers
C)Watchmakers benefitted from a division of labor
D)Large local demand made specialization of labor possible
E)Crucible steel was manufactured by a British monopoly

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Pricing of British watches being lower than other makers would not be a major factor contributing to early British dominance in the watchmaking industry. Other factors such as cheaper labor costs, division of labor, specialization of labor, and access to materials like crucible steel would have played a bigger role.

Which of the Following Is the Least Likely Factor Contributing