SAT English Practice Question

This passage is an excerpt from a book about the history of the United States. The author is discussing the different ways that people have interpreted American history. The author notes that some historians have focused on the importance of individual people and events. However, the author argues that it is also important to understand the broader context in which those events took place. What is the most likely reason why the author uses the word "however"?

1. A.introduce a counterargument to a previous point.
2. B.provide a personal opinion about the topic.
3. C.make a connection between two different ideas.
4. D.give a specific example to support a claim.