Who were Blaxland, Wentworth, and Lawson?

Answer

Explorers who crossed the Blue Mountains in 1813

Explanation

William Blaxland, Gregory Blaxland, and William Lawson led the first European expedition across the Blue Mountains inland from Sydney in 1813, opening inland exploration.

Why this matters for your test

This crossing opened expansion inland from Sydney.

Source: Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond (2024)

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