Which identifies japan’s movement from a feudal society to an industrialized nation? the rise of the meiji shogunate led to military consolidation and military industrial growth. the spread of christianity throughout japan led farmers to question the authority of the emperor. class warfare that was established by disgruntled japanese peasants led to the need for political reform and the end of feudalism. the emperor’s restoration to power created a central government that established policies that unified japan and promoted economic growth.