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i have to do a debate on did the french have a positive or negative influence on the first nation and im on a pro side.i need an example of what debat

i have to do a debate on 'did the french have a positive or negative influence on the first nation' and i'm on a pro side.
i need an example of what debate is like and how to do it.
thanks

or:i have to do a debate on 'did the french have a positive or negative influence on the first nation' and i'm on a pro side.i need an example of what debate is like and how to do it.thanks


or:positive++++

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