What part of the Erie Canal was the most challenging to construct? Explain why.
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The most challenging section of the Erie Canal to construct was the "Montezuma Marshes" near present-day Syracuse, New York. Building through this swampy area required extensive excavation and innovative engineering to address issues like waterlogging and maintaining a consistent water level. The marshes presented formidable obstacles, making this stretch one of the most demanding phases of the canal's construction.