"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

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.

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"...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 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..."

"...the vote is cast, and the Telegraph tells us that Lincoln is elected..."
"...the vote is cast, and the Telegraph tells us that Lincoln is elected..."
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Answer 1

"the sentiment of Secession from the Northern States prevails with a unanimity..." - This part of the quote best illustrates the reaction in the South to Lincoln's election, as it shows the strong unity and determination among Southerners to consider secession from the North.