Question "The 6th of November comes on—a day hereafter to be memorable, in my opinion, as consummating the folly of Southern delusion in starting the death blow to the best government upon Earth; the vote is cast, and the Telegraph tells us that Lincoln is elected. Immediately upon the receipt of this information in the North, Federal officers resign, public meetings are called, legislation are convened, and a general cry for State conventions to be held to devise means for the redress of our wrongs. The sentiment of Secession from the Northern States prevails with a unanimity that astonishes even the most ardent advisers of that Measure." - A letter from a Georgian to the former governor of Massachusetts, November 20, 1860 Choose the best part of this quote that shows which best illustrates the reaction in the South to Lincoln's election. (1 point) Responses "The 6th of November comes on—a day hereafter to be memorable, in my opinion..." "The 6th of November comes on—a day hereafter to be memorable, in my opinion..." "...the sentiment of Secession from the Northern States prevails with a unanimity..." "...the sentiment of Secession from the Northern States prevails with a unanimity..." "...consummating the folly of Southern delusion in starting the death blow to the best government upon Earth..." "...consummating the folly of Southern delusion in starting the death blow to the best government upon Earth..." "...the vote is cast, and the Telegraph tells us that Lincoln is elected..."
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The best part of the quote that illustrates the reaction in the South to Lincoln's election is:
"...the sentiment of Secession from the Northern States prevails with a unanimity..."
This portion clearly highlights the Southern response to Lincoln's election, indicating a widespread agreement on the desire to secede from the Union.
