In the aftermath of the Oklahoma City bombing, groups believing that the federal government was controlled by "sinister forces" ________________________.

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After the Oklahoma City bombing, groups believing in conspiracy theories about the federal government controlling "sinister forces" began to make more use of the Internet to spread their beliefs. This allowed these groups to reach a wider audience and connect with like-minded individuals across the country. There is no evidence to suggest that these groups made substantial gains in membership or began to buy advertisements in national publications. While some extremist groups may have been identified and shut down by the FBI, this was likely not a widespread phenomenon.

In the Aftermath of the Oklahoma City Bombing, Groups Believing