In emerson's opinion being able to follow one's own mind instead of the public opinion may serve

give one the freedom to discover one's true self, thus attainning true independence.

Explanation:

Emerson talks about conformity and consistency as negative virtues that makes a person conforms or remain consistent against the dictates of their own conscience. And he argues that this would affect them from discovering their true self.

Be self reliant

Explanation:

The need for a person to avoid conforming to societal consistency rather to follow his own instinct and ideas.

explanation:

with the profits from the european sales, merchants purchased europe's manufactured  goods, including tools and weapons. then the merchants shipped those manufactured  goods, along with the  american  sugar and rum, to west africa where they were bartered for  slaves.

answer; foreign services officers;