The Middle ground was a neutral part of land where Europeans and Indians would trade goods to one another. This middle ground was found in New France or what is known as today, Canada. This territory was not located in one specific spot. It oftentimes moved around as European settlement expanded. The middle ground became significant because both cultures impacted one another. The Europeans traded mostly manufactured goods to the Indians helping them with hunting. The Indians would trade animals and furs to the Europeans. The middle ground was especially significant to the Indians because they became dependent on the European goods. The Europeans provided the Indians with metal weapons to hunt with. This increased their hunting game immensely.
