C should be correct answer
Answer:
Texas was an independent nation for 9 years, from 1836 to 1845
Here is what i've gathered from online.
"The Mississippi River flows from its starting point in Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico, which means it flows south."
I hope i helped, i only researched because i wanted to be sure with my answer.
The nation is Botswana. Nearly 90 elephants were found killed by poachers.