Final answer:
English colonization in the New World was most influenced by the Netherlands, focusing on trade and subtle contestation of Iberian power through activities like piracy and the conquest of territories in Brazil.
Step-by-step explanation:
The country whose experiences influenced English colonization the most in the New World was the Netherlands (Option D). Both Portugal and Spain sought to establish colonies with direct political ties, deeply influencing the colonies' cultural, religious, and social aspects. Meanwhile, the Dutch and French adopted colonial models focused on economic interests, specifically trade. The Dutch were known for their more subtle approach in contesting Iberian power, not by establishing large colonies, but through piracy and weakening the Spanish economy. The Dutch also engaged directly with the Portuguese in Brazil, managing to conquer some important territories from them. English colonization was influenced by these examples as they saw the different approaches towards establishing colonies and competition that the Dutch engaged in with the Iberian powers.