What role did the steam engine play in the industrial revolution

The steam engine drove industries to develop quickly.

Explanation:

Factories in England before the coming of the steam engine relied on the power and location where they could use wind, water (fast-flowing rivers), and horses. The steam engine is considered to be one of the first great inventions during the industrial revolution, as it provided power to the machines in factories. It also became the driving force behind the industrialization. The steam engine was not only used in industries but also in trains (locomotive), and ships.