Question

Analyze which event occurred as a result of the rise of the middle class or bourgeoisie.(1 point)
Responses

French Revolution
French Revolution

American Revolution
American Revolution

migration from rural lands to urban centers
migration from rural lands to urban centers

Industrial Revolution

Answer 1

The rise of the middle class or bourgeoisie is most directly associated with the **Industrial Revolution**. The Industrial Revolution led to significant economic changes, creating new job opportunities in urban centers and fostering a growing middle class comprised of factory owners, merchants, and professionals. As the bourgeoisie gained wealth and influence, they increasingly sought political power, contributing to significant societal changes, including those seen in the French and American Revolutions. However, the Industrial Revolution is the most immediate event tied to the rise of the middle class.