The treaty that ended the War of 1812 was the Treaty of Ghent, signed in 1814. This treaty effectively restored the status quo ante bellum, meaning that it returned relations between the United States and Great Britain to their pre-war state. The treaty did not address the underlying issues that had led to the war, such as trade restrictions and impressment of American sailors, but it did pave the way for future negotiations. The end of the war also fostered a sense of national unity and identity in the U.S., propelling its development as an independent nation.