Regionalism, Pro- State Rights (in the U.S.)
A word that could be used to describe this would be patriotism.
The loyalty to the city-states was greater than the loyalty to any larger conception of Greece. As a result, city-states would only fight or mobilize in cases where the individual city-state was jeopardized, not out of solidarity with other city-states.
Political system based on militarism, extreme nationalism, and blind loyalty to the state and its leader. (Hitler)
In 2008, the official symbol of the state of Louisiana became the fleur de lis.
The Sumerians
Loyalty is believing in, standing up for, defending, supporting and working to advance someone or something. Loyalty is limited only by conviction.
he felt that you should be loyal to your state
a political loyalty to one's state or region
State legislator
honor,courage,and loyalty
Under most state loyalty programs, public employees in positions that were classified as "non-policymaking" or "non-political" were usually exempt from having to sign a loyalty oath. This typically included roles such as clerical workers, administrative staff, and other positions that did not involve significant decision-making or policy formulation. The rationale was that these employees were not directly involved in political activities or decisions that could compromise loyalty to the state.
Since the United States was just forming some probably felt loyal to their town/state first and then to the 13 colonies. One of the weak points to the Articles of Confederation was that state and local loyalty was very strong and most people didn't have a national loyalty yet. So, if polls had been taken in 1780 I would guess they would state their state and local area.
The 10% of the voters of 1860.
Germanic political traditions, as far as medieval times, usually stressed loyalty to Church (Roman Catholic Church) and the state. Germanic political traditions, as far as medieval times, usually stressed loyalty to Church (Roman Catholic Church) and the state.
sectionlism
Sectionalism is the loyalty to a certain state.
a political loyalty to one's state or region