Question

What led to the end of the War of 1812?

Answer 1

A large British army under Sir George Prevost was thus forced to abandon its invasion of the U.S. northeast and retreat to Canada. The American victory on Lake Champlain led to the conclusion of U.S.-British peace negotiations in Belgium, and on December 24, 1814, the Treaty of Ghent was signed, ending the war.

Answer 2

It ended with the exchange of ratifications of the Treaty of Ghent.