Question

Democratic Governor during the Civil War

Joined Republican Party after the Civil War
Chief Justice of the State Supreme Court
Served a U.S. Senator (as a Democrat) from 1880-1890.

What member of the Bourbon Triumvirate is being described here?
A) John B. Gordon
B) Henry W. Grady
Eliminate
C) Joseph E. Brown
D) Alfred H. Colquitt

Answer 1

A native of Union and Cherokee counties, Joseph E. Brown attended Yale and studied law. His political career encompassed all branches of state government, as well as both political parties. Together with Alfred Colquitt and John B. Gordon, his is part of the famous "Bourbon Triumvirate" in state government.

Answer 2

its b) Henry w. grady