In new york, st patrick’s day celebrations from 1784 onwards involved the playing of fifes and (3) and a (4) was held in manhattan.

the virginia plan called for three branches of government and two houses of congress. representation in each house would be determined by population. the new jersey plan called for three branches of government and a single house of congress. each state would have an equal vote.

the government closely monitored its finances to avoid another financial collapse.