The 1814 Treaty of Ghent was signed in the city of Ghent, Belgium. This treaty ended the War of 1812 between the United States and the United Kingdom. The treaty was signed on December 24, 1814, and it restored the status quo ante bellum, meaning that all territories and boundaries were returned to their pre-war positions. The Treaty of Ghent is considered to be one of the most important treaties in American history.