Read the quotation from Jean-Jacques Rousseau. This latter consists of the different privileges, which some men enjoy to the prejudice of others; such as that of being more rich, more honored, more powerful or even in a position to exact obedience. Which segment of the Old Regime enjoyed privilege of wealth, but no the privileges of honor, power, and social position?

The bourgeoisie were members of the Third Estate who could become wealthy through business or professions, but they generally lacked the inherited privileges, titles, and political power held by the aristocracy and clergy. Peasants, by contrast, usually lacked wealth as well as social privilege. Therefore, the segment described is the bourgeoisie.

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