As many people are pointing out, the US has hardly been imperialist considering its power. If you really want to look at the seedy side of European history, take a look at Hong Kong. Its very existence came about because the British went to war against China who wanted to stop British drug trafficking.

Opium War: Britain Stole Hong Kong From China

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