A historian is trying to organize a large number of historical events. He puts the events on a timeline, placing early events to the left of later events. When the historian learns about a new event, he adds it in the appropriate place on the timeline.
The historian in the passage is most clearly demonstrating which historical thinking skill?
A.
Thinking chronologically
B.
Analyzing historical sources
C.
Making and evaluating arguments and interpretations
D.
Identifying causes and historical context