The Middle Ground: Indians, Empires, and Republics in the Great Lakes Region, 1650 - 1815

How has Richard White's concept of the “middle ground” changed your understanding of colonial history in North America? In what ways have approaches moved on since its publication in 1992?

What was the significance of Algonquian kinship networks in shaping social structures in the pays d’en haut, and how did it influence conflicts and alliances?

How did environmental challenges faced by pays d’en haut societies contribute to societal shifts? Consider how these causes and effects altered through time.