All of the following statements are true about typical mining towns EXCEPT:
A) populations were overwhelmingly male.
B) saloons were very prevalent among local businesses.
C) personal violence was less common than collective acts of violence.
D) as towns developed, local agriculture and transportation decreased.

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Mining towns often experienced growth in local agriculture and transportation as they developed, to support the increasing population and the mining industry. These sectors usually expanded to meet the demands of the town, contrary to the statement in option D.

All of the Following Statements Are True About Typical Mining