History of conservatism in the United States remaining loyal to the King, they chose King and Empire. About one in five Loyalists (70,000 or so) Loyalists left the new United States by 1783. Most went to Canada where they are still known as United Empire Loyalists. The patriots who fought in the Revolution did so in the name of preserving traditional rights of Englishmen—especially the right of "no taxation without representation"; they increasingly opposed attempts by Parliament to tax and control the fast-growing colonies. In 1773, when the British imposed heavy sanctions on the Massachusetts colony in the wake of the Boston Tea Party, self described patriots
Sons of Liberty (miniseries) and featured The Rolling Stones' "Paint It Black". In Australia, "Sons of Liberty" aired on SBS One from February 5, 2015 as a six-part series. In the United Kingdom, "Sons of Liberty" aired on History Channel from June 2, 2015, also as a six-part series. "Sons of Liberty" was released on DVD and Blu-ray on May 26, 2015. The History Channel billed the series as a "dramatic interpretation of events" and a work of "historical fiction", arguing the goal of the miniseries was "to capture the spirit of the time, convey the personalities of the main characters, and focus on