Question

under the allotment system, many american indian families
did not farm and ignored the government policy.
were successful farmers and competed with white settlers.
tried to farm communally and established their own system.
made an effort to succeed at farming but often failed.

Explanation:

The allotment system (Dawes Act) aimed to assimilate American Indians into white farming culture. Most American Indian families lacked experience, resources, or suitable land for successful farming despite efforts, leading to frequent failure. The other options are incorrect: they didn't widely ignore (first), weren't successful competitors (second), and communal farming was against the allotment's individual landholding goal (third).

Answer:

D. made an effort to succeed at farming but often failed (Note: Assuming the options are labeled A - D as per typical multiple - choice, with the last option being D. If the original numbering was different, adjust the label but the text remains "made an effort to succeed at farming but often failed".)