U.S. history from 1800-1859 By hailey.cooper Period: Jan 1, 1800 to Dec 31, 1859 U.S. history from 1800-1859 Dec 10, 1807 Robert Fulton designs a practical stearmboat Carried cargo and passengers up the Hudson River from New York City to Albany. Dec 10, 1821 Spain officailay transfers Florida to the United States Dec 10, 1823 Monroe Doctrine is issued Oct 26, 1825 Erie canal is completed Thousands of workers, manty of them Irish immigrants, helped build the 363 mile long canal. Dec 10, 1830 Congress passes Indian removal act