What did the Rush Bagot Treaty 1817 do?

The Rush-Bagot Treaty of 1817 was an agreement between the United States and Great Britain that significantly demilitarized the Great Lakes following the War of 1812. It limited naval armaments on the lakes and established a framework for peaceful coexistence in the region. This treaty marked a step toward the demilitarization of the U.S.-Canada border, setting a precedent for future diplomatic relations and agreements between the two nations.