Question
Take a look at "Even Jefferson Made Mistakes." Why is the Declaration of Independence traditionally kept in a protective case?
The case is designed to prevent tampering with or theft of the document.
The case is designed to expose the layers that reveal details about the document.
Without the case, exposure to oxygen could cause damage to the document.
Without the case, moisture in the air could cause damage to the document.
The case is designed to prevent tampering with or theft of the document.
The case is designed to expose the layers that reveal details about the document.
Without the case, exposure to oxygen could cause damage to the document.
Without the case, moisture in the air could cause damage to the document.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The Declaration of Independence is traditionally kept in a protective case primarily to prevent damage from environmental factors such as moisture and oxygen, which can deteriorate the document over time. Therefore, the correct answer would be:
**Without the case, exposure to oxygen could cause damage to the document.**
Additionally, the case helps protect against tampering and theft, but the main concern regarding the preservation of the document itself is related to its exposure to air and moisture.
**Without the case, exposure to oxygen could cause damage to the document.**
Additionally, the case helps protect against tampering and theft, but the main concern regarding the preservation of the document itself is related to its exposure to air and moisture.