How did Thomas Morton offend the pilgrims?

Thomas Morton offended the Pilgrims primarily through his promotion of a more liberal lifestyle and his establishment of the Merrymount colony, which celebrated revelry and encouraged interactions with Native Americans. His open disdain for Puritan values, including the celebration of maypole dances and a more relaxed approach to religion and governance, clashed with the Pilgrims' strict moral code. Additionally, Morton’s trade relationships with Native Americans, including the sale of firearms, alarmed the Pilgrims and contributed to tensions between the two groups. Ultimately, his actions led to his expulsion from the area by the Pilgrims.