Neal A. Maxwell
"The gigantic, global collapse that is yet to come will not be that of a failing stock market, but the fall of hardened mind-sets and collective pride when it all finally tumbles. Nephi testified: 'It came to pass that I saw and bear record, that the great and spacious building was the pride of the world; and it fell, and the fall thereof was exceedingly great. And the angel of the Lord spake unto me again, saying: Thus shall be the destruction of all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people, that shall fight against the twelve apostles of the Lamb.' ("1 Ne. 11:361 Nephi 11:36.)" (Meek and Lowly, p. 54.)
1 Nephi 12 Nephi switches continents
Nephi's vision, thus far, has been about events which happen in Jerusalem. Chapter 12 contains a portion of the vision which deals with the history of the Nephites and Lamanites. It covers a time frame which parallels the Book of Mormon history (excluding the Jaredites).