Arrange the following novels based on their initial publication dates, all of which coincided with significant events or periods in British history:
Tess of the d'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy
The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells
Animal Farm by George Orwell
Midnight's Children by Salman Rushdie
1
The War of the Worlds, Tess of the d'Urbervilles, Animal Farm, Midnight's Children
2
Tess of the d'Urbervilles, The War of the Worlds, Animal Farm, Midnight's Children
3
Animal Farm, Midnight's Children, Tess of the d'Urbervilles, The War of the Worlds
4
Midnight's Children, Animal Farm, The War of the Worlds, Tess of the d'Urbervilles