The event that occurred as a result of the rise of the middle class or bourgeoisie was the Industrial Revolution. The Industrial Revolution was a period of major economic and social change, characterized by the shift from hand production methods to machine-based manufacturing. The rise of the middle class played a key role in driving this revolution, as they had the wealth and entrepreneurial spirit to invest in new technologies and industries. This led to the development of factories, urban centers, and the transformation of economies from agrarian to industrial.
