In 1681, King Charles II granted William Penn, a Quaker, a charter for the area that was to become Pennsylvania. Penn guaranteed the settlers of his colony freedom of religion. He advertised the policy across Europe so that Quakers and other religious dissidents would know that they could live there safely.
Basically. They had the biggest ego ever. The North knew that they had the more resources and the more superior military force. So they basically underestimated the South. Also it was due to the North's military generals. They didn't lead the troops the right way and all in all, that led to early Confederate victory. The South had the superior military leadership against the North.
They can have organizations such as cabinet departments, independent executive agencies, and government corporations