The Treaty of Ghent, signed in 1814, ended the conflict between the U.S. and Great Britain known as the War of 1812. The treaty effectively restored relations between the two nations to their pre-war status, without territorial gains for either side. Though it did not resolve issues such as maritime rights or impressment, the treaty paved the way for improved U.S.-British relations in the future. The end of the war boosted American nationalism and pride, contributing to the notion of the United States as an independent and sovereign nation in the early 19th century.