The War of 1812 was fought between the United States and Great Britain from 1812 to 1815. The conflict was driven by various issues, including British trade restrictions, impressment of American sailors, and support for Native American resistance against U.S. expansion. The war saw significant battles, including those in Washington D.C., where the British burned the Capitol and the White House. Despite being inconclusive in terms of territorial changes, the conflict fostered a sense of American nationalism and identity. The Treaty of Ghent officially ended the war, restoring pre-war boundaries and leading to improved U.S.-British relations in the following years.