Read the following excerpt and answer the question below: The rights of citizens of the United States to vote...shall not be denied [or abridged] by the United States or any State by reason of failure to pay any poll tax or other tax. -Twenty-Fourth Amendment, U. S. Constitution

Which statement best describes the effectiveness of this amendment on African American political participation?

It was ineffective because the number of African American voters remained unchanged.

It was effective because the impact of African Americans in politics was immediately felt.

It was effective because there was a dramatic increase in African American political participation.

It was ineffective because there were other methods used to prevent African Americans from voting.