Overproduction of agricultural products.
You might be able to get some answers from this www.history.com/topics/1980s
The answer I got is many Americans embraced a new conservatism in social, economic, and political life during the 1980's.
Small pox. Killed 50% or more of Amerindians population in Mexico and Central America
<span>New Nationalism is that plan</span>
Hope this satisfies your query! Have a good one :)