Read the quotation from Jean-Jacques Rousseau about political inequality.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 the privilege of wealth, but not the privileges of honor, power, and social position?

The bourgeoisie were members of the Third Estate who could become wealthy through trade, business, or professions. Unlike the clergy and aristocracy, they generally lacked the inherited honor, political power, and social status of the privileged estates. Peasants, by contrast, were usually not wealthy. Therefore, the bourgeoisie best fits the description.

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