Two important philosophical movements developed in China during the Zhou dynasty (1046 256 BCE) are Daoism and Confucianism. While Daoism stresses faith in nature and immediately trading with life, Confucianism is based on individual behavior as objected to spirituality and faith in God. Daoism concentrates, particularly on the universe. Confucianism is concentrated on developing community. Lao Tzu established Daoism and Kong Qui established Confucianism.
Of these statements listed a major significant difference between the North and the South in the years leading up to the Civil War was that, "The North did not allow slavery, while the South depended on it." There were also major political differences in other areas.