Engels : Nederlands
speak of = sprake
areas = gebieden
local = plaatselijke
leaders = leiders
province = provincie
opposition = verzet
war = strijd
become independent = los
leadership = leiding
was = werd
republic = republiek
formed = gevormd / ontstond
national = nationale
unity = eenheid
simultaneously = tegelijk
development = ontwikkeling
economic = economische
growth = groei
time = periode
discovered = ontdekte
conducted = dreef
trade = handel
England = Engeland
opponent = tegenstander
English = Engels
dictionary = woordenboek