What is wells warning the people of england about in the first four chapters of the war of the worlds?

a. that england's astronomical societies were unaware of new technologies
b. that england's children were not being well educated in math or science
c. that england's factories were polluting the air and causing health problems
d. that england's guard was down and england wasn't ready for an enemy attack

D. That England's guard was down and England wasn't ready for an enemy attack.

At the beginning of The War of the Worlds, Wells argues that when the Martians arrived, England was unprepared for their attack. He explains that people did not bother to think about other planets. Moreover, those who did think about the universe believed humans to be the only intelligent species. Wells argues that it was human arrogance that led them to be so unprepared for an attack.

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