The Treaty of Ghent, signed in 1814, effectively ended the War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain. Its primary accomplishment was the restoration of territorial status quo ante bellum, meaning that territories conquered during the war returned to their pre-war owners. While it did not resolve the underlying issues that had caused the war, such as maritime rights and trade restrictions, the treaty set the foundation for future U.S.-British relations and signaled the end of hostilities, allowing both nations to focus on domestic concerns and expansion.