Name Date Who? What? When? Where? Why? How? 1. WHO? This self-described "American woodsman" devoted his life to painting birds in the Mississippi Valley. Who was he? 2. WHERE? He settled in and took up drawing seriously. 3. WHY? Why was he in such a hurry to document American birds and animals? 4. WHO? What important person did Catlin talk to in St. Louis before starting out on his expedition up the Missouri River? 5. WHEN? George Catlin made his first journey up the Missouri River in . 6. WHAT? George Catlin painted scenes that showed traditional Indian life including . 7. HOW? George Catlin painted Indians with honesty and . 8. WHY??