The Treaty of Ghent, signed on December 24, 1814, ended the War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain. The treaty restored the borders of the U.S. and British territories to their pre-war status, without addressing the issues that initially led to the conflict, such as impressment of American sailors and trade restrictions. However, the end of hostilities paved the way for improved relations between the United States and Britain, and it effectively boosted national pride within the U.S., as the war was viewed as a second war of independence that helped solidify American sovereignty.