The Treaty of Ghent, signed in 1814, officially ended the War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain. While it did not address many of the issues that had ignited the war, such as trade restrictions or territorial disputes, it restored pre-war boundaries and relations, allowing both nations to focus on other pressing matters. The treaty is significant as it marked a return to status quo ante bellum, meaning "the state existing before the war." This restored peace fostered better relations between the U.S. and Britain, setting the stage for a more amicable relationship in the decades to come.