Did Confederate soldiers get pensions from the civil war

 Confederate soldiers did not receive pensions from the federal government for their service in the Civil War. After the war, the Confederate government was dissolved and its assets were seized by the United States. This included any funds that had been set aside for Confederate pensions.

However, some Confederate veterans and their dependents were able to receive pensions from their individual states. The first Southern state to establish a pension system for Confederate veterans was North Carolina in 1867. Other states followed suit, and by the early 1900s, all of the former Confederate states had some form of pension system in place.

In order to qualify for a Confederate pension, a veteran typically had to be indigent or disabled. The amount of the pension varied from state to state, but it was generally very small. For example, in 1890, the average Confederate pension in Virginia was only $60 per year.

Confederate pensions were controversial from the start. Some people argued that it was unfair to give pensions to men who had fought to destroy the Union. Others argued that it was important to take care of Confederate veterans, especially those who were disabled or impoverished.

The controversy over Confederate pensions continued well into the 20th century. In 1920, Congress passed a law that prohibited the federal government from paying pensions to Confederate veterans or their dependents. This law remained in effect until 1978, when it was repealed.

 who served in the United States Army before the Civil War, or with the United States Army after their Confederate service, were eligible to receive pensions from the federal government.

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