Question

why did meiji leaders expand japans military and heavily invest in industrialization? they wanted to weaken the power of the samurai. they wanted to limit western influence in japan. they wanted to overthrow the rival tokugawa shogunate. they wanted japan to pursue isolationism.

Explanation:

Meiji leaders aimed to modernize Japan to compete with Western powers. They saw Western influence as a threat to Japan's sovereignty and traditional values. By strengthening Japan through industrialization and military - build up, they could limit Western encroachment. They also wanted to break free from the feudal - like Tokugawa Shogunate system and pursue a more outward - looking and powerful stance.

Answer:

They wanted to limit western influence in Japan.