What Are Purchasing Activities and How Are They Different from Procurement

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What are purchasing activities and how are they different from procurement?

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Definitions:

European Planters

European Planters were individuals of European descent who owned and operated large agricultural estates, primarily in the colonies, relying heavily on slave labor to grow cash crops like tobacco, sugar, and cotton.

Old World Diseases

Diseases originating in the Eastern Hemisphere, especially Europe, Asia, and Africa, often brought to the Americas and affecting populations with no prior exposure.

African Slavery

The forced bondage and labor of African people, prominently before the 19th century, in various parts of the world, especially significant in the history of the Americas.

Virginia

A state in the United States with significant historical importance, being the first permanent English colony in America.