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U.S. history from 1800-1859
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Robert Fulton designs a practical stearmboat
Carried cargo and passengers up the Hudson River from New York City to Albany. -
Spain officailay transfers Florida to the United States
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Monroe Doctrine is issued
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Erie canal is completed
Thousands of workers, manty of them Irish immigrants, helped build the 363 mile long canal. -
Congress passes Indian removal act