How did the concept of national identity evolve in the United States?

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It never came into existenceInitially founded on shared ethnicity and languageSubsequently strengthened by the idea of uniquenessBoth B and C are correct

Explanation

Option A is incorrect because a national identity did develop in the U.S. Option B is true as the early identity was linked to common ethnicity and language. Option C is also true since the sense of being 'special' further solidified this identity. Therefore, the correct answer is D, which includes both B and C.