The Treaty of Ghent, signed on December 24, 1814, achieved the end of the War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain. The treaty restored the status quo ante bellum, meaning that territorial gains and losses were returned to their pre-war conditions, without addressing the underlying issues that led to the conflict. While it did not resolve key disputes such as impressment or trade restrictions, the treaty paved the way for improved diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Britain. Following the treaty, both nations enjoyed a long period of peaceful coexistence.