The significant treaty signed in 1814 that ended the War of 1812 was the Treaty of Ghent. Negotiated in Ghent, Belgium, this treaty was signed on December 24, 1814, and effectively restored relations between the United States and Great Britain to pre-war status. The treaty resolved none of the issues that had originally caused the war, such as trade restrictions and impressment of American sailors, but it did end hostilities and established a framework for future peaceful relations. Ultimately, the war and its conclusion helped to foster a sense of American nationalism and laid the groundwork for future U.S.-British diplomatic relations.