The Revolutionary War with Britain after British colonists were already in the US, sent by the British. Basically, they were being taxed on stuff like Molasses and Tea. They didn't want taxation from a country in which they had no representation in government. This was the reason for the Boston Tea Party. Then of course they formed their own independent country once they were free from Britain.
What Marie should primarily consider if she decides to purchase a car of not using rational decision making is the marginal benefits and costs of her decision. So if she is thinking of buying of car, she should consider how much she would spend and what would be the benefits she can get in having a car.
