Well i would assume this is a simile since the use of “as” and it’s comparing one thing to another :)
The Correct Answer Would Be:
~ It was not known whether all states would respond to an attack on one state.
Answer:
The Continental Congress was a newly formed collective of democracy, meaning that control over a wide-expanse of resources such as Food support, and the drafting of personnel for the army were not yet automatic.
Explanation: