The result of the War of 1812 was a status quo ante bellum, meaning that the war essentially ended without significant territorial changes for either the United States or Britain. The Treaty of Ghent, signed in 1814, restored pre-war boundaries and did not address the initial grievances that had led to the conflict, such as trade restrictions and impressment of American sailors. However, the war fostered a sense of national pride and identity in the United States, leading to the "Era of Good Feelings." The war also marked the decline of the Federalist Party and catalyzed future American expansion.