Because you have to have a problem to start with in order to reach a solution.
One of the main results of the War of 1812 was that "<span>Americans gave up any hope of annexing Canada", since the war concluded with the Americans and British returning to their "pre-war" boundaries. </span>
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After a sharp skirmish Bacon recaptured the capital (Berkeley again took flight) but, fearing that he could not hold it against attack, set fire to the town. Bacon now controlled the colony, but he died suddenly (Oct., 1676), and without his leadership the rebellion collapsed
The topic because if you don't decide that first then what in the world is your discussion is going to be about? It would just be all over the place without a selected topic