In response to british control of boston in 1775, colonists agreed with the intolerable acts. consented to british rule. negotiated with the king. formed armed militias

Let me tell you, in 1775 when the British were controlling Boston, the colonists HATED the king--for that and the Intolerable Acts.  The colonists called them the Intolerable Acts because it was what pushed them over the edge; they certainly didn't agree with them!  Option 1 is incorrect.  And they were in no mood to negotiate, either--Option 3 is incorrect.  They felt like the Intolerable Acts and the British occupation of Boston were the last straws--they just couldn't be ruled by the British anymore, so they were ready to fight!  Option 2 is incorrect.  They started forming armed militias, or volunteer armies.  Option 4 is correct!

formed armed militias