Question

which statement best summarizes how the policy of allotment impacted american indians? many american indian families received 160 acres of land to farm. many american indian families never received their 160 acres of land. many american indian families combined their 160 acres to farm communally. many american indian families traded their 160 acres to gain wealth.

Explanation:

The Dawes Act of 1887 allotted 160 - acre plots of land to American - Indian families with the goal of assimilation into American farming society. However, due to fraud, mismanagement, and other issues, many American Indian families never actually received the land they were allotted.

Answer:

Many American Indian families never received their 160 acres of land.