Turner suggested that the frontier helped create a 'composite nationality' by:
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Correct answer: Breaking down immigrant ties to old-world origins and forging a new identity
Turner argued that on the frontier, immigrants from various backgrounds (Irish, German, Scandinavian) were forced to work together and adapt to the same environment. This 'melting pot' effect helped forge a unified American people.
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