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Foraker Act

Noun

The Foraker Act is a legislative act passed by the United States Congress in 1900, which established a civilian government on the island of Puerto Rico.

Sample Sentence: The Foraker Act marked a significant turning point in the political history of Puerto Rico.

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Adjective

A popular movement arose in Puerto Rico in favor of the Foraker Act, which aimed to grant partial self-government to the island.

Sample Sentence: The Foraker Act supporters organized protests demanding greater autonomy for the island.

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Verb

Puerto Ricans lobbied intensively to foraker act the Congress to pass the Foraker Act.

Sample Sentence: Activists foraker acted tirelessly to gain support for the legislative act.

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