Examples of the interaction between Western industrial powers and traditional, non Western societies

Please respond – this is a discussion question not a paper.  Please provide an adequate and accurate answer to this question.  Only proper citations and references in APA format.

Here’s a statement to consider: “Imperialism has been the most powerful force in world history over the last four or five centuries, carving up whole continents while oppressing indigenous peoples and obliterating entire civilizations.” Defend or condemn the argument by giving examples of the interaction between Western industrial powers and traditional, non Western societies. Were these contacts essentially positive or negative?