The Treaty of Ghent formally ended the War of 1812 in 1814, specifically on December 24. This treaty marked the restoration of relations between the United States and Great Britain after a conflict driven by issues such as trade restrictions, impressment of American sailors, and territorial expansion. Although the treaty did not address all the underlying causes of the war, it resulted in a cessation of hostilities and the return to pre-war boundaries. The treaty is significant as it helped to foster a sense of nationalism within the U.S. and laid the groundwork for improved Anglo-American relations in the years to come.