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James Watt played an important role in the Industrial Revolution by

developing a process to make textiles efficiently.
making steam engines a reliable power source.
inventing the steamboat to carry goods and people.
encouraging the growth of cottage industries.

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making steam engines a reliable power source.

He improved the Newcomen engine (separate condenser, later rotary motion) which greatly increased efficiency and allowed steam power to be widely used in factories, mines, and transport.