Which of the following is a true statement about hate groups in the United States?

A) Hate groups recruit members from predominantly poor,uneducated,rural populations.
B) Hate groups now use the Internet exclusively to spread information and build membership.
C) The United States has experienced a steady decline in hate groups since the Civil Rights Movement.
D) The United States has experienced a recent resurgence of hate groups.

The United States has experienced a recent resurgence of hate groups, according to multiple sources including the Southern Poverty Law Center. This uptick is often attributed to factors such as political polarization and the rise of white nationalism. Option A is incorrect because hate groups have a diverse membership and have recruited members from a wide variety of backgrounds. Option B is also incorrect because while the internet has made it easier for hate groups to disseminate information and recruit members, they still use other methods as well. Option C is false because hate groups have not declined since the Civil Rights Movement.