The treaty that ended the War of 1812 was the Treaty of Ghent, signed on December 24, 1814. The treaty effectively restored relations between the United States and Great Britain to the status quo ante bellum, meaning that territory captured during the war would be returned to its original owner. Notably, the treaty did not address the issues that had led to the war, such as impressment of American sailors or trade restrictions, which were more political in nature. However, the treaty fostered a sense of national unity and identity in the United States, marking the beginning of a more peaceful period in U.S.-British relations.