Meiji Restoration, 1868–19121–3 Day Inquiry Lesson PlanEssential QuestionWhat was the Meiji Restoration, why did Japan end the Tokugawa shogunate and restore imperial rule, and how did modernization transform Japan’s government, economy, military, society, and role in the world? Directions: Use this question to guide your research. Focus on causes, major leaders, important events, Western pressure, the emperor, samurai, industrialization, military reform, education, imperialism, and long-ter