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In a pure democracy, laws are made directly by the voting majority leaving the rights of the minority largely unprotected. In a republic, laws are made by representatives chosen by the people and must comply with a constitution that specifically protects the rights of the minority from the will of the majority.
Under the Articles of Confederation<span> there was no </span>American government<span>, so it couldn't achieve anything. The Continental Congress, though, did have several major achivements: Fighting and winning the war.</span>
