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After they surrendered to the North, Southern soldiers were

sent home.

tried for treason.

taken as prisoners of war.

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sent home.

After major surrenders (e.g., Appomattox) Confederate soldiers were generally paroled and allowed to return home after pledging not to take up arms again. Only a few leaders (like Jefferson Davis) were arrested and held.