During the American Revolution , the northern part of Hempstead was primarily Tory , while the southern part , settled by Yankees , supported the revolution . During the American Revolution the northern part of Hempstead was primarily Tory , while the southern part , having been settled by Yankees , supported the revolution .
Semasa Revolusi Amerika, bahagian utara Hempstead adalah terutamanya Tory, manakala bahagian selatan, yang diselesaikan oleh Yankees, menyokong revolusi. Semasa Revolusi Amerika bahagian utara Hempstead adalah terutamanya Tory, manakala bahagian selatan, setelah diselesaikan oleh Yankees, menyokong revolusi.