Miguel was asked to build a family tree for his first quarter project. To gather research, Miguel spoke with his grandmother in Cuba and his uncle in California. They each gave him a different story about how his family came to live in the United States. Then Miguel called his aunt Carmen to get another viewpoint. What historical thinking skill did Miguel use in order to build an accurate timeline?

A: Miguel used evidence to identify and locate different sources and ensure the validity of the research

B: Miguel used periodization to create historical narratives based on units of time, including major turning points
C: Miguel used causation to examine historical events and infer possible outcomes
D: Miguel used context to distinguish historical developments based on time and place