The slogan "Manifest Destiny" referred to the conviction of Americans in the 1840s that the United States had a(n)

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The phrase "Manifest Destiny" reflected the belief that it was America's duty or obligation to expand across the continent, from sea to shining sea, and spread its institutions and values. This ideology was often used to justify the displacement of Native American tribes, the annexation of Texas, and the Mexican-American War. It was not focused on the abolition of slavery or any other specific moral or religious cause.

The Slogan "Manifest Destiny" Referred to the Conviction of Americans