Which offices did Howell Cobb hold during his career?

• A. Congressman, Speaker of the U.S. House, governor of Georgia, and secretary of the treasury.
• B. Vice President of the Confederacy.
• C. U.S. Senator.
• D. Secretary of War for the Confederacy.

Answer: (A)

Howell Cobb’s career spans both state and national leadership, showing how he moved from governing Georgia to guiding the nation’s legislative and fiscal directions. He served as a Congressman from Georgia and rose to become Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, placing him in the highest role within the legislative branch. He also held the office of Governor of Georgia, demonstrating strong influence in state government. At the federal level, he was Secretary of the Treasury, handling national financial policy. This combination—legislative leadership in Congress, state executive leadership, and a cabinet role in the federal Treasury—best fits the outline of Cobb’s career. The other options reflect positions outside his actual career path, such as roles associated with the Confederacy or seats he did not hold.