The Treaty of Ghent, signed in 1814, officially ended the War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain. This treaty effectively restored the status quo ante bellum, meaning that things returned to their original state before the war. It resolved territorial disputes and reinstated pre-war borders without addressing the specific grievances that had prompted the conflict, such as trade restrictions and the impressment of American sailors. Nonetheless, the treaty fostered a sense of national unity and helped strengthen American nationalism, paving the way for the U.S.'s future development and expansion.