<span>The most logical answer would be cotton. With Texas as such a large state and having such a large ability to produce such a plant, this would add such a glut to the cotton market that it would drive down overall prices significantly.</span>
Answer:
If I am not mistaken, the answer you are looking for is Germany.
Explanation:
Germany ended up having to fight a two-front war. Wedged between France and Russia, they had to strategically advance on both fronts. Though they lost, it is still an incredible feat that they nearly got to Paris.