Simplify the following text for a Grade 7 native English-speaking person.
Original: In 1768 Hedmark and Oppland were also separated from Akershus to become Oplandenes Amt ( and Askim , Eidsberg and TrÃ gstad were transferred to Ã stfold ) .
Simplified: In 1768 Hedmark and Oppland were also separated from Akershus .