Some land was returned to its original owners: In some cases, land and property were returned to their original owners, especially if they had not been involved in the rebellion or if they took an oath of allegiance to the United States.
Land was sold or redistributed: Some confiscated land was sold or redistributed to former slaves and newly freed African Americans as part of the Reconstruction process.
Government management: Certain lands were managed by the federal government, particularly in the form of military occupation or control, while decisions were made on their eventual use.
Land grants: The government granted land to veterans and others as a way to encourage settlement and development of the Western territories.
Today, most of the confiscated land has been integrated into the broader landscape of the United States, and the specific outcomes vary depending on the location and circumstances. The fate of such land was determined through various historical processes and policies, with a focus on reconstruction and reconciliation after the Civil War.