Question

which of the following describes an effect of the allotment system? american indians lost their land. american indians gained some land. american indians competed with settlers for land. american indians farmed with settlers.

Explanation:

The allotment system in the US was designed to break up Native - American communal landholdings into individual parcels. As a result, much of the land that was allotted to American Indians was eventually lost through sales to non - Indians or taken by the government. This led to American Indians losing their land.

Answer:

American Indians lost their land.