What was revolutionary about Nelson's 1914 excavation methodology at San Cristobal Pueblo in New Mexico?
A) Nelson was aware of the effect of screen mesh size on artifact recovery, and adjusted his screening methods accordingly.
B) Nelson used the newly discovered radiocarbon dating technique to provide an absolute date for the occupation of the pueblo.
C) Nelson was the first to use dendrochronology, and was able to obtain absolute dates for the construction of the pueblo.
D) Nelson excavated in arbitrary stratigraphic levels and developed a master ceramic sequence which allowed for chronological control through the index fossil method.

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Nelson's revolutionary methodology involved excavating in arbitrary stratigraphic levels and developing a master ceramic sequence, which provided chronological control through the index fossil method.

What Was Revolutionary About Nelson's 1914 Excavation Methodology at San