Treaty of Ghent
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US History [1]
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War of 1812 [2]
The Treaty of Ghent Delegates from both side met in Ghent, Belgium to work out a peace deal. Bucked-up from victories, the British made bold demands. The British wanted an Indian buffer zone created, control of the Great Lakes, and part of Maine. The Americans rejected this proposal. Military failures made the British more acceptable to bargain. The Treaty of Ghent (Dec. 1814) was an armistice (a cease-fire) that ended the War of 1812. Both sides simply agreed to lay down their arms. No land or booty was given or taken. The main issue of the war, impressment, was even left unmentioned.