Which situation is referred to in this excerpt? The democracies of Europe encouraged Adolf Hitler to rearm Germany. The democracies of Europe encouraged Adolf Hitler to rearm Germany. The Treaty of Versailles created bitterness and resentment. The Treaty of Versailles created bitterness and resentment. An atmosphere of mistrust was created when the U. S. Entered World War I. An atmosphere of mistrust was created when the U. S. Entered World War I. Halting the expansion of the Soviet Union failed to be a peaceful movement.